How to Build a Swing Set | Ask This Old House

[@Studio23Media]

I've been watching Tom and the guys build projects on tv since I was about Charlie's age. Thanks for the great content.

[@ruthlesskumquat2918]

Me too growing up I always loved watching norm build sweet furniture

[@masonlastnamehere8597]

Me too my grandpa always had this on the tv

[@alexsarabura4029]

Same

[@RichardC5568]

@@ruthlesskumquat2918 Right, This Old House was on KETC channel 9 in St. Louis Missouri when I started watching the show in the early 1980s. Silva Bros. Construction.

[@tonythetiger9839]

same, this is heartwarming.

[@tonio909]

Seeing the joy on that kids face was inspiring.

[@mrmorganmusic]

Tommy LOVES doing this for a little kid. That’s some legit enjoyment there.

[@alexanderzerka8477]

What a sweet kid. He earned that swing in an instant.

[@romuloromero2268]

This is super cute, you can see how happy Tom is with the little boy, so wholesome.

[@crazyfool710]

Im looking to buy or build my own playset for my daughter. Seeing that lil boy smile was priceless! I cant wait to see my daughter's reaction when i get one set up for her!

[@jimdavis2385]

Tommy, and all the other guys on TOH, are not only great craftsmen but men of character and compassion.

[@JOShaugh87]

I built a swing set today, got the inspiration from this video. It’s really not that hard! Final cost was about $800 but it’s strong enough to hang a car off of. One thing I’d recommend that I got off Amazon is the feet. They have a stake that drives into the ground and the 4x4 sits on a 6x6 rubber pad. I weight 300 lbs and I swung hard and even jumped and mine didn’t rock or wobble at all. 4x6 for top beam is a must.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

This was epic! We bought a kit from Walmart that's similar but also includes a covered loft that was on sale for about $350. It took almost a whole day to assemble but it's sturdy and the girls still love playing on it years later.

[@alittax]

Well done!

[@romuloromero2268]

I remember a lifetime ago, my then wife showed up at the house with a kit with the brackets. I then had to go buy the lumber and build it. It was one of my first serious DIY projects. It lasted for years until after we got divorced and the kids were too old and then she tore it down

[@runninescape09]

this brought a tear drop to my eye

[@ThePhilandPam]

I always feel so inspired to go build something after watching these, great work guys 👍

[@kcarr1021]

Man son would love that

[@clydebalcom8252]

Personally, I think Tom had more fun watching the kid enjoy his new swing set. As long as I've watched This Old House, Tom and Richard has a soft spot for kids.

[@ARusso1192]

Tom is the GOAT

[@patrickm.parisou8328]

If by goat you mean hack? I agree..

[@smilncynic]

Lovely day to build a swing set!

[@nunyabusiness863]

Speed square for straight drilling. I know nothing. Thanks Tom Silva!

[@joshuaryan3545]

Charlie loves loves his new swingset

[@PJJ196]

That ending made my day

[@andysierra5657]

Kids smile well worth all that work !😀

[@BloodstarDE]

anyone who downvoted it, clearly didnt watch the final seconds.

[@alexsarabura4029]

Yes.

[@kylens1]

Yea Kevin’s face just seals the deal 😭

[@brookepicone7355]

How do you stop a swing set from squeaking? It is a metal A-Frame with chains attached for the swing. I oiled it and still squeaks like crazy.

[@Skammerd]

You can tell Tommy has grandkids.

[@Connor-wv6ln]

He does, I went to school with them

[@GlitchedPepsi]

Connor G lol

[@johnnyd343]

maybe great grandkids at this point haha

[@TheCristo68]

happy to see you guys didn't try to white wash the swing set . good job

[@IfUReadThisEatADick]

How exactly does one "whitewash" a swingset?

[@priceandpride]

You mean skip steps? They certainly did

[@brookekathryn1980]

Can you guys build an adult swing set? Kids never use theirs and they're always too small for adults. If I had a swing set my size, I would use it!

[@jameslegacy6534]

Withered Perception Hahahaha

[@ratdude747]

I once saw one (and used it as a kid) that was super tall and made from telephone poles. That count? Also see the sport of Kiiking... professional 360 swinging.

[@kamilkuzmicki1687]

Withered Perception haha YES, a adult swing set! Last time I tried a child swing set, I broken the dam swing ;-;

[@brookekathryn1980]

@@kamilkuzmicki1687 Nothing better than a swing snap followed by involuntary ass to ground contact!😂

[@louietheplumber3609]

Calmate

[@paulmvn5431]

Did you mount the swing loops turned 90 degrees so the bushings slide rather than rotate? If so, they're probably worn out by now.

[@TheKeithrg1972]

Any idea how much the wood costs for this kit

[@blueberryice1231]

It’d be funny if tommy had to babysit while the couple built the swing

[@jaj4706]

I’m adding an old a-frame playset with 5’8” deck height to a new playhouse style playset with 6D’ deck height using a bridge or crawl tunnel. How can I raise the old a-frame deck 4”? Risers? Set it on top of 4x4s and secure ? Or do I just try to do a clatter bridge to connect the sets so that it’s flexible enough to attach to slightly different deck heights? Help!

[@furymittens1910]

Top tip: Always best keeping the swingset as far away from your own house and as close to the neighbours as much as possible.

[@DyLemmaOG]

bother thee and not me!

[@priceandpride]

Pro tip!

[@alittax]

Why? Can you please explain? Thanks.

[@ncooty]

I understand using the screws for tensile resistance, but it seems odd to use screws to resist shear to hold up the platform. I'd want something that'll hold Charlie as a rowdy teenager... and 3 of his friends. So, bolts or at least nails.

[@alexsarabura4029]

Structural 1/4 inch screws were used. These, in the correct orientation and amount effectively replace the need to use carriage bolts.

[@luisasipple9315]

How big was that playgroup set? We want to install one in our house but our yard is small

[@dumpsterjason]

Woohoo!!!!! 1 million Subscribers!!!!

[@stupidass4567able]

Jim: Come over Tommy: I can't, I'm not in Colorado Jim: I need help building a swingset Tommy: 8:14

[@chrisburke6652]

I enjoyed this episode, thanks for doing this

[@Winninrome]

How long is the top beam?

[@Grumpy718]

So I was wondering i know they use 4×4s as the legs, but didn't they also use 4×6s ?

[@mikeledee8786]

Great project, I would like to buy this kit for my grandson, where can I buy it? Thanks.

[@dereklull8212]

The home center

[@madhanms]

Hi, Can i do the same project as a basement playground?

[@ullgeologist]

It looks like Chahlee likes it!

[@cup_and_cone]

Fun fact: The Home Depot mascot was modeled after a young Tom Silva.

[@Otis884]

I want a swing set for me.

[@1806StoneHouse]

Building is the only option as these companies want 5k for a playground...

[@MrClarkisgod]

Yup. I'm watching this video because I was informed that "your son needs a swingset"..... then I checked prices. $4,000 for a playset, are you insane? I'm going to DIY as much of it as I can.

[@hewitt52]

Look on Craigslist and FB Marketplace. People sell them dirt cheap and even give them away after their kids outgrow them. I have a $5k set and paid $200. It's perfect.

[@sauldiaz8067]

How can I get you to come to Washington to build ours

[@markhill474]

Did anyone else notice at 3:20 that he left the swing swivel 90 degrees off?

[@orend10]

Do looking after employees ?

[@SAggyPingas]

What brand of impact driver are they using?

[@some0ne8]

Festool.

[@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri]

Charley approved. 😎

[@kennysingh3821]

Great Man

[@AliKhan-yj1ws]

Which cordless drill do you guys use .

[@markmoroe6902]

I'm not the guys, but it was a Festool.

[@AliKhan-yj1ws]

@@markmoroe6902 thanks bro i have to buy one of these.

[@RageDaug]

@@AliKhan-yj1ws A bit late, but keep in mind they only used the drill to make the holes. The used an impact driver to put the screws in.

[@AliKhan-yj1ws]

@@RageDaug appreciated bro bought cordless imapct drivers. But they are Hilti

[@pickoutdoorgear6618]

That's amazing!

[@wild-radio7373]

Love it! Thank you :)♡♡♡

[@japan-e9j]

Beautiful

[@cbalan777]

You know what this swing set needs? Rocket boosters. Shoot that kid 300 ft in the air in a 1/4 of a second. Parachute back down. He'll be the envy of all the other kids.

[@NoBullFitness]

Haha. Yep Toms definitely a grampa

[@williamstanton6710]

Wouldn't that sink over time?

[@priceandpride]

Yes, Charlie’s chunky but would sink that set

[@Mixwell1983]

That's a nice back yahd !

[@cbalan777]

Just don't pahhk your cahhh bahk there.

[@jmhm17]

No its not. They have atleast 3 neighbors staring down into their yard. That neighborhood looks awful with all those houses on top of each other like that. No privacy at all.

[@phpagent7148]

I got Toms point about building a swing set,&no offense to Tom he did the job the old school way.(LOL) I don't know about every company,but the wood comes with the swing set,& you don't have to drill the holes cause the holes come predrilled.I used to work for the swing set company thats in the video.When a investment company bought us they screwed over the employees.5 or so years later The company bought a similar company like ours&moved the company from Wisconsin to Georgia.

[@perrinfalcon5109]

Awesome

[@carlosvigil7607]

I wish I knew he was here to visit him

[@fglend73]

What backyard swing set can you buy for under $100????

[@RageDaug]

That was just the hardware kit. The wood and slide cost extra.

[@priceandpride]

It’s just the swing lol

[@tich6654]

Mint

[@RICKY760]

Ohh yeah

[@ruthlesskumquat2918]

Thank you Tommy! Lol

[@1likpa]

Can you please build one for me

[@pajeeper420]

I wish I would have used real wood to build. The kits are all junk small wood and would be nice to enjoy it with the kids.

[@eddiewatson3759]

how to whitwash a playset

[@cup_and_cone]

Haha

[@priceandpride]

Whitewash meaning making it bougie?

[@priceandpride]

Only $100?

[@some0ne8]

Interesting how they always say what city they're in, but not in this one, just Colorado.

[@grammarhammer3817]

“Under $100”?!? …oh, this video was 5 years ago 😭

[@markwarrington2788]

That was a regular 'five' not a 'high five'. Otherwise all good :)

[@YoureASquidYoureAKid]

Tommy is the MAN!

[@natalieisagirlnow]

why isn't it anchored to the ground? at least pound in some stakes and bolt the frame to them

[@mattsnyder4754]

Nate Walkner that base is wide enough there’s no way it’s going anywhere

[@natalieisagirlnow]

@@mattsnyder4754 better to overengineer than to pay for the emergency room when 2 swinging kids flip it

[@DXSUCKIT1990]

Because they are gonna anchor and level it on their own if you paid attention

[@natalieisagirlnow]

@@DXSUCKIT1990 burying the back legs 2 inches into the ground isn't anchoring anything

[@Brennyboy69]

It's very sturdy and the base is wide enough. Charlie is a toddler no more than 30/40 pounds. It would take a couple large adult men to flip it.

[@patrickm.parisou8328]

Step one: find anyone on the planet besides Tom Silva.

[@microphonixvirtualstudio1634]

Just don't let him slide down the slide with polyester pants on!

[@austin4x]

How to build a prebuilt swing set? You mean assemble. Assemble. Or call it "How To Follow Basic Instructions."

[@bakerthree6r]

He loves to bounce.

[@antonshkabara3090]

Woodglut is a good solution for every woodworker.

[@oski632]

grandpa tommy

[@bmxadict1816]

First

[@bmorris8276]

Those are the chanciest cheapest looking swing Hangers I have ever seen in my life must be a yankee thing....

[@bmxadict1816]

Firts

[@priceandpride]

Farts

[@venividivici4253]

Jesus what neighborhood is this? No privacy. That fence is a joke.... someone on the second floor can peep at you in the yard. Other than that. Great video.

[@dongemus]

This is assembling, not building IMO

[@natalieisagirlnow]

if you cut the wood it's building

[@ratdude747]

Also, they didn't quite follow directions... I'm pretty sure that rock wall wasn't part of the instruction manual.

[@ruthlesskumquat2918]

They had to buy the wood separately so building

[@tommyshane]

If you can't build a swing set you are not a f****** man

[@fiddley8894]

awww